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> 914/6 steering column surrounds. . . ., need volunteer for beta site evaluation
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post Mar 28 2006, 08:17 PM
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I've been working with TH, in Oregon, to reverse engineer the 914/6 steering column surrounds. He's produced a second version that is ready to be test fitted to the dash facia on a 914-6.

This is a request for a volunteer to take these parts, fit them up on the factory facia, take pictures, and make general comments about the form, fit, and function, as currently made.

From this exercise, the final configuration will be made and made available (for sale) to those interested. No pricing is available now. We're trying to finalize the design and manufacturing technique first.

If you can provide the beta site service, PM me with your details.

Everyone else, please feel free to enter into the club's typical spirited discussion about these parts.

Thanks,


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post Mar 28 2006, 08:21 PM
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how are you dealing with the ignition portion? weld in plate or ??

I like the idea, I'd love to install the key in the "correct" location (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smile.gif)
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post Mar 28 2006, 09:50 PM
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At this time, we're only talking about the trim piece that "surrounds" the base of the steering wheel column on the -6. . . .they slide onto the metal backing of the basketweave material.

The modification/transplanting of the -6 steering column and ignition switch is in development. . . . (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/idea.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/type.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/welder.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/sawzall-smiley.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/headbang.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/idea.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/type.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/sawzall-smiley.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/beerchug.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smilie_pokal.gif)


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post Mar 28 2006, 10:07 PM
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i'll take one, once the rest is available too ...
cover, lock, etc. etc. ...

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post Mar 28 2006, 10:14 PM
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QUOTE (type47fan @ Mar 28 2006, 07:50 PM)
At this time, we're only talking about the trim piece that "surrounds" the base of the steering wheel column on the -6. . . .they slide onto the metal backing of the basketweave material.

The modification/transplanting of the -6 steering column and ignition switch is in development. . . . (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/idea.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/type.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/welder.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/sawzall-smiley.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/headbang.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/idea.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/type.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/sawzall-smiley.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/beerchug.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smilie_pokal.gif)

a kit to move mimic the -6 steering column and move the ignition to the -6 position would be muy cool!

although seems very complicated!
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post Mar 28 2006, 10:33 PM
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All you need to build a clone 6 column is to take the mounting pad off your current steering column and weld it to a 69-73 911 steering column with the brackets removed. You can also do the same thing with a 74-89 911. I can provide pictures if you want them of the real 6 column and both conversions. I cannot post them because my camera now only takes 1200x1600 pictures. It lost its mind and will not adjust.

Contact me at a914nut@email.com.

I would like to try a set of the Clips for my column. I have a NOS 6 dash, NOS dash trim pieces, covers and 6 column that I have off car that I can test fit to.

Thanks, Mark.
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post Mar 28 2006, 10:49 PM
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914Sixer..

You are amazing....

Thanks for the hard work!!!

And sharing it with all of us....

Clayton
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post Mar 29 2006, 06:39 AM
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Would like to offer my service, but i have no original six.
Did an conversion with 911 parts.

Curious if the parts will fit my conversion.



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post Mar 29 2006, 06:46 AM
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If you are talking about the horseshoe shaped pieces, someone here is already making perfect reproductions.
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post Mar 29 2006, 08:17 AM
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If someone is already making them,I sure wish they woulda spoke up year's ago.

I've been needing those 2 pieces since the day I got my 6r almost 10 years ago.

I've post WTB adds on classifeds both here and the bird board.I've sent blind e-mails to most all the well-known Porsche dismantlers.

after 8 years,I finally got'em.

I ended up finding 2 different guys who each only had 1 piece,and couldn't make a set together.

I will say,that that is a piece in need of repo'ng.Finding a used set is all but impossible.


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post Mar 29 2006, 12:33 PM
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I need a pair too.
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post Mar 29 2006, 12:53 PM
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Here is a pic of the old one and the repro that I produced. The old one is the upper one, it's a little warped.

The repro was produced on a rapid prototyping machine, ABS plastic. Then sanded and painted.

Thanks to Wayne for starting this project off and providing me a sample!

Cheers,
-Todd


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post Mar 29 2006, 01:35 PM
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So Todd did you make a run of these?

Can I get a pair?
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post Mar 29 2006, 02:01 PM
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I can kick out a new set whenever, they will just be made to order.

I think right now we're looking to find someone to fit them up to make sure the fit is OK, we haven't even discussed pricing yet. They won't be super cheap... but that's the way one-off parts go usually.

I'll leave it up to Wayne to pick someone to test them for us.

-Todd
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